GEORGE SOBIERAJ HONORED BY OHIO CHAPTER
OF THE KOSCIUSZKO FOUNDATION

Cleveland, Ohio - It was with great pleasure the PNA Commissioners of District 17, Jane Ptak and Mark Relovsky along with National Director Allan Szuflada attended the Kosciuszko Foundation Awards Banquet honoring George Sobieraj. George Sobieraj's biography provided in the banquet program details a lifetime of achievement in business ventures, civic activities and the Polish Community. The many businesses and organizations receiving benefit of his expertise are enriched by his guidelines.

The evening started out with opening remarks by Julian Boryczewski, Masters of Ceremonies and Mary Kay Pieski, President of the Ohio Chapter of the Kosciuszko Foundation. A delicious dinner prepared by the cooks at the Polish American Cultural Center on Lansing Avenue in Cleveland followed and was enjoyed by all. After dinner, Thad Cooke, himself a driving force in the Polish Community, introduced George as a tireless worker and someone who shuns recognition for his good works. The presentation of the award was made by Mary Kay Pieski. George Sobieraj thanked everyone and all the organizations which sent representatives. George was humble in his remarks concerning his activities.

The evening continued with the presentation of awards and scholarships to deserving students in the Ohio Chapter of the Kosciuszko Foundation. A powerpoint slide show and remarks were given by Dr. Teresa Wojcik, Preisdent of the Philadelphia Chapter of the Koscziuszko Foundation. The educational work being done in Poland by the Kosciuszko Foundation is truly impressive and the Union of Poles Division of the PNA is proud to lend its support to such worthwhile endeavors.

To demonstrate the importance of the honor of George Sobieraj, General Thaddeus Kosciuszko made an appearance and presented a brief account of his exploits before, during and after the American Revolution. Actually, the role of General Kosciuszko was acted brilliantly by Richard Klimek who has been portraying the Generak since 1985. His lecture was interesting and ended up with many attendees dancing the Polonaise.

All of us the Union of Poles Division of the PNA wish to congratulate George Sobieraj. We have all benefited from his experience and generosity and a simple thank you could never be enough to recognize all he has done for us.

Sto Lat George!

Submitted by:
Mark Relovsky,
Commissioner District 17 PNA

PHOTO CAPTION

(from left to right) Director Allan Szuflada, George Sobieraj, General Kosciuszko (Richard Klimek), Mark Relovsky, and Jane Ptak Commissioners of District 17.

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